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Worker is hurt at Santa's Kingdom

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A worker was taken to hospital this afternoon after part of Santa's Kingdom in Punchestown, Co Kildare, collapsed.

A statement issued on behalf of Santa's Kingdom said a small backstage structure fell.

The employee was taken to Naas General Hospital with an ankle injury.

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The area was evacuated and ticketholders were advised to contact Ticketmaster for a refund.

Following a safety inspection, the organisers hope the venue will open again on schedule tomorrow morning.

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